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Sign in| Feature | Etlworks | MuleSoft |
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| Focus | ETL, ELT, CDC, data sync, data prep, API integration and management, workflow automation, B2B/EDI integration | API integration and management, ETL, data sync, workflow automation, data governance |
| Price (Monthly) | $300–$4500+ | $2000–$20000+ |
| Pricing Model | Fixed per tier | Fixed per tier |
| Cost Transparency | High | Low |
| Sources | 260+ | 400+ |
| Destinations | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data and NoSQL platforms, file storage systems, APIs, message brokers, IoT brokers, email systems | Data warehouses, databases, SaaS apps, big data and NoSQL platforms, APIs, cloud platforms, message brokers |
| ETL capabilities | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, processing by wildcard | ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL |
| Data Replication | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental | Log-based CDC, Full, Incremental |
| Data Streaming (queues) | Kafka, Events Hub, Kinesis, SQS, PubSub, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ | Anypoint MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Pub/Sub, Message Bus |
| Data Streaming (IoT brokers) | MQTT brokers | MQTT brokers |
| Transformations | Drag-and-drop transformations, cleaning, normalization, restructuring, SQL/JavaScript/Python/XLS/Shell scripting, metadata-driven interactive mapping, lookups, enrichment, soft deletes | Cleaning, normalization, enrichment, interactive mapping via DataWeave |
| Advanced UI capabilities | Grid-based pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, Explorer for visualizing and querying data | Canvas-based drag-and-drop pipeline designer, drag and drop mapping, drag and drop transformations |
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| EDI Processing | Read and write X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, NCPD and VDA messages | Read and write X12, EDIFACT |
| Nested Document Processing | Read, write, normalize and flatten: JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet | Read, write, flatten: JSON, XML, Avro |
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| Scalability and Performance | Horizontal scaling and vertical scaling, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets | Horizontal scaling and vertical scaling, Supports High Availability (HA), Handles Large Datasets |
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| Data Governance | Automated schema management, access control and encryption, metadata management and data lineage not supported | Metadata management, data lineage, API governance |
| Data Quality Management | Data validation, data cleansing, filtering, deduplication, normalization, and enrichment, automatic schema evolution | Data profiling, cleansing, validation |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, DPA, SOC 2 Type II | SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR |
| Collaboration and Dev tools | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Export and Import, Artifact Patching, Open API, AI Assistant | RBAC, Multi-Tenancy, Version Control, Open API, Export and Import, Connector SDK |
| Skill level | Low to Intermediate | Intermediate to High |
| Purchase Process | Self-Service (free trial converts to paid self-service), Conversations with Sales is optional | Self-Service (with 30-day free trial, converts to paid self-service), Sales for higher tiers |
| Vendor lock-in | Monthly and Annual billing, no formal contract required | Monthly and Annual billing, formal contract required |
Etlworks vs. MuleSoft
Enterprise-Grade Integration — Without the Enterprise-Grade Cost or Complexity
Side-by-side comparison
Two API-Centric Platforms, Built for Different Eras
Etlworks and MuleSoft both offer powerful platforms for API integration, ETL, data synchronization, and workflow automation. While MuleSoft leads with strong API management, Etlworks matches these capabilities — and goes further by delivering broader integration features, faster ramp-up, and significantly lower total cost.
Difference
Why Etlworks Stands Out
Full Integration Power at a Fraction of the Price
Etlworks delivers ETL, CDC, streaming, API management, and B2B/EDI integration starting at just $300 per month — compared to MuleSoft’s typical $2,000+ starting point. With Etlworks, you access full enterprise capabilities without the heavy financial burden.
API Management Strength, Matched and Expanded
MuleSoft is known for robust API management — and Etlworks matches that strength with full API lifecycle support, seamless cloud and on-premise integrations, and dynamic workflow orchestration. You get the API power you need — plus easier access to broader data movement and integration tasks.
Superior EDI and Traditional Data Integration
Beyond APIs, Etlworks offers superior EDI processing (X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR, and more) and a stronger foundation for traditional ETL, reverse ETL, CDC, and wildcard data processing — capabilities MuleSoft covers only partially or through additional complexity.
Simplicity That Speeds You Up
Etlworks is built for fast onboarding and easy scaling, designed for users with low to intermediate technical skills. MuleSoft, while powerful, often demands intermediate to advanced expertise, heavier setups, and longer project ramp-up times.
Modern Data Integration With No Compromises
Both Etlworks and MuleSoft deliver strong solutions for API management and enterprise integration. But Etlworks goes further — offering broader data integration capabilities, faster ramp-up, greater flexibility, and lower total cost of ownership. Move faster, integrate smarter, and scale with confidence.